Newstalk Weekend

Nikki Hayes was a familiar voice on the airwaves in the late 2010s. Presenting and DJing on 2FM and SPIN 1038. But after losing jobs and facing personal challenges, Nikki’s addiction battle with alcohol worsened, eventually becoming homeless in 2023. But after receiving treatment for nearly two years, she is back presenting and is seeking to rebuild her career. Nikki joined Anton to reflect on her career and the struggles she has faced.

A controversial new Olympics-style sporting event where athletes will be permitted – and even encouraged – to use performance-enhancing drugs is set to debut in Las Vegas next year. The self-styled ‘Enhanced Games’ will allow athletes to use performance-enhancing substances without being subject to drug tests, though cocaine and heroin are among the substances not permitted. So, what does this mean for the integrity of sport, and what are the physiological considerations with the use of PEDs? Joining Anton to discuss was David Nolan, Assistant Professor of Sport and Exercise Science at the DCU School of Health and Human Performance.

Emmet Oliver, lecturer in the business school at Trinty College Dublin, Noirin O’Sullivan, former Garda Commissioner  Peadar Toibin, Leader of Aontú and Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor at Irish Examiner Joined Anton to review the stories making the Sunday papers and the major stories of the week.

The Project: how project 2025 is reshaping america describes how the trump administration is heavily influenced by a 1,000-page document called project 2025. David Graham is a staff writer for The Atlantic and he joined Anton to discuss his new book

Over 126,000 passengers are expected to go through Dublin Airport Today a record number for the airport. Joining Anton to discuss the record, what’s driving demand at the airport and how the airport can manage the future demand expected at the airport. Graeme McQueen Spokesperson for Dublin Airport

Meta has warned that it will take a €200m European Commission fine for breaching digital market rules to the White House, highlighting the growing tensions between Washington, Brussels, and big tech. Joining Anton to discuss is Adrian Weckler, Tech Editor of the Irish Independent & presenter of The Big Tech Show Podcast.

Now, earlier this week, we heard the news that Independent Ireland TD Kenneth O’Flynn asked Oireachtas management for a La-Z-Boy recliner to be supplied for his Leinster House office for “breaks and informal meetings”. This got us thinking, would I put a La-Z-Boy in my office? If so, how would that work exactly? Joining Anton for more on this was Anne Tuohy, aka the Room Junkie

60% of operations were unnecessary at one hospital, 79% were unnecessary procedures at another. those were two of the most damning statistics outlined by a joint clinical audit of hip surgeries at both the Children’s Hospital Ireland and Cappagh Hospital. Joining Anton with the latest on the story was Niamh Griffin, Health Correspondent with the Irish Examiner 

Over sixty people, including families with young children, queued in the rain overnight at the Seven Mills housing development between Clondalkin and Lucan in Dublin.With dozens queuing since 3 o clock yesterday afternoon in a desperate attempt to get one of the new homes.Many brought deck chairs, blankets and sleeping bags as they prepared to brave the elements until the houses go up for sale this morning. Barry Whyte Newstalk Chief Reporter  was one of those looking to purchase one of the houses, he joined Anton to discuss the experience.

Gavin Friday, singer, songwriter, and musician, joins The Anton Savage Show to discuss his first new solo album in 13 years and the work-life balance of a touring artist.